Junior Buyer
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Job Description
This position is Hybrid Ottawa
Junior Buyer
Position Summary
In fast changing markets customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.
For decades Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today Canadas capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and longterm trusted partner to DND enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.
The Buyer is involved and responsible for the transactional procurement process of RFX Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order (PR/PO) lifecycle. They are required to expedite followup on purchase orders to ensure delivery to support internal priorities and quality requirements are in accordance with terms and conditions issued. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the effective and timely of purchasing activities. This function shall strive to provide an uninterrupted flow of goods and/or services required by the organization.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- RFx management under Delegated threshold; Managing local negotiations within the Delegated threshold; Analysis of quotations and summarization for category buyers; Receiving purchase requisitions (PR) and transforming them into purchase orders (PO); Ensuring accuracy of the order commodity code ship to location supplier information on PO and relevant notes/comments on the PO document; Managing PO cancellation rescheduling or PO information change (quantity price);Engage with Suppliers and ensure they acknowledge PO receipt and provide delivery commitment;
- Followup and expediting of purchase orders;
- Managing disputes and first level problem solution; Reporting medium & highlevel procurement issues to the TB Lead/Supply Chain Manager
- Works in an integrated team within Industry and in close contact with (CB/CM) and Procurement Project Managers (PPM); Maintain close relationship with Suppliers and other Tactical Buyers;
- Collect challenge and master PRs priorities in coordination with Project Planning and industry requirement;
- Support KPIs for the role in coordination with Supply Chain Manager
- Monitor performance of the role according to the best practices in place in Industry; Works proactively with tactical team to enhance performance of the Function;
- Provide support in the implementation of improved SAP functionality to improve purchasing efficiencies;
- Becomes knowledgeable about company purchasing policies/procedures and continually monitors daytoday activities for compliance; Supports activities to ensure compliance with ISO series quality accreditation and Defense regulatory requirements;
- Maintain an ethical approach to tasks and relationships in accordance with relevant Thales policies; Support all aspects of the Procurement department as required.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience performing similar activities within a supply chain environment;
- Experience and ability to understand contract terms & conditions;
- Previous experience using SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system;
- Knowledge of Export regulations an asset;
- Proficient in MS Office Suite;
- Knowledge of Industrial Technical Benefits Canadian Content Value an asset; and
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree and/or Purchasing Certification and 3 years of Procurement/Purchasing experience;
- Previous experience in the Defense Industry.
Special Position Requirements
- Role will require working from both home and office (hybrid)
- Schedule: 40 working hours per week Monday Friday. Flexible time however accommodating core hours of 9am3 pm project needs and global/international time zones
What We Offer
- Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all fulltime employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:
- Company paid Extended Health Dental HSA Life AD&D Shortterm Disability Cancer Care Program travel insurance Employee Assistance Plan and WellBeing program.
- Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP DCPP TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP with no vesting period.
- Company paid holidays vacation days and paid sick leave.
- Voluntary Life AD&D Critical Illness LongTerm Disability.
- Employee Discounts on home auto and gym membership.
Why Join Us
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This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List the Canadian Controlled Goods Program the Canadian Industrial Security Program the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
